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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 22,125 Subscribers Daily
November 18, 2022 #7,385  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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Last Chance to Vote
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What do you think about nurses being certified in foot care? |
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| ABFAS NEWS | |
ABFAS Announces Surgeons of Tomorrow Essay/Video Contest Winners
ABFAS has announced the winners of the “Surgeons of Tomorrow” essay/video contest. The winners were chosen among entrants from each of the nation’s 10 podiatric colleges, who submitted videos and essays articulating why ABFAS Board Certification is important to them as aspiring podiatric surgeons, and how they will use it to benefit their patients.
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(L-R) Remi Drake and Faith Carelli |
The winner for the essay component is Faith Carelli, a 2nd year student at the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Des Moines University. Remi Drake, a 1st year student at Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine at Midwestern University, is the winner of the video component. ABFAS will cover all costs for the winners to attend the ACFAS 2023 Annual Scientific Conference in Los Angeles on February 9-12, where they will join more than 2,000 of the nation’s top foot and ankle surgeons in sessions discussing the latest advances in the profession.
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| PODIATRISTS AND DIABETES -PART 1 | |
Education Is Essential For Diabetics: CA Podiatrist
The key to preventing amputations is preventing foot ulcers. To do so, Paul Han, DPM, MS, clinical consultant of podiatric surgery in City of Hope’s Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, emphasizes patient education as the most effective way to prevent diabetic amputations and infectious foot ulcers. A board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, Han specializes in diabetic foot complications and is an expert in limb preservation in diabetes patients. He has treated patients with diabetic foot complications for more than 30 years.
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Han estimates that he performs about five amputations each month that “could have been easily prevented. It is important to teach people with diabetes to be aware of and recognize the early signs that might indicate a risk of foot ulcers and infection, so that a timely medical intervention can be made,” Han said, who recently published the third edition of his book, What’s the Foot Got to Do With My Diabetes? “I want to let our patients know that prevention is possible once they learn about the disease.”
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| PODIATRISTS AND DIABETES - PART 2 | |
OH Podiatrist Discusses Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Numbness and tingling in the feet is a common and concerning symptom of diabetes. "More than 30 million Americans are living with diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy, or nerve damage in the feet, is one of the most common—and most serious—complications of the disease," says podiatrist Thomas F. Vail, DPM. "Nerve damage causes burning, tingling, heaviness, or numbness in the feet and affects up to 70 percent of all diabetic patients. Neuropathy can be a rather scary aspect of diabetes because patients may not be able to feel pain. If you can't feel an injury or sore, it could lead to a serious infection."
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Experiencing nerve damage means people with diabetes must take extra care to not get injured. "If you do experience diabetic nerve damage, foot care becomes even more critical. It starts at home with daily checks on your feet," Dr. Vail says. "Check your feet for any injuries and for changes to the skin, hair, or even temperature of the skin. If you can't see your feet well, try propping up a mirror, or ask friends or family for help. I recommend patients with peripheral neuropathy never go barefoot because of the risk of injuries. People with peripheral neuropathy should see a podiatrist regularly to help catch any changes in their foot health early."
Source: Ferozan Mast, Eat This, Not That [11/15/22]
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS | |
Revitalign® by Waco Shoe Company Unveils New Men’s Footwear Line
Revitalign® by Waco Shoe Company launched a new men’s footwear line using the same orthotic technology as its women’s products. Waco Shoe Company designs, develops, and sells Revitalign® lifestyle footwear for all-day comfort built around its innovative, research-based orthotic-driven insole. The company’s footwear is designed with Full Contact Comfort™ orthotic insoles to provide proper foot support and alignment to help with strains and aches and pains in the legs, thighs, and lower back.
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“The release of medically backed Revitalign® men’s footwear is perfect timing with more people working remotely and aggravating existing foot conditions, like plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, bunions, and others, by going barefoot or just wearing socks around the house,” said podiatrist Nicholas Pagano, DPM. “Whether indoors or outdoors, it’s important to wear footwear with shock-absorbing insoles and arch support to prevent or minimize problems.”
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Five Telephone Etiquette Tips for Medical Practice Staff
Meeting patient expectations is the surest way to increase their satisfaction with your practice. Telephone management is a good place to start.
5) Failure to communicate and act as a team.
This is closely related to the previous issue, but it can manifest itself in slightly different ways. Withholding important communications, or failing to read and understand communications, is a recipe for failure.
Source: Carol Stryker, Logan Lutton, Physicians Practice [11/8/22]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS PODIATRIC VIDEOS (CLINICAL) | |
From: Jack Ressler, DPM
The flexor tenotomy is an excellent procedure for diabetic wounds and painful distal clavi. As we were all taught during surgical training and rotations, choose the procedure that accomplishes the most correction with the least amount of surgery. The closed flexor tenotomy as shown in Dr. Kilfoil's video is a perfect example.
A couple of pearls I would like to add are as follows: An excellent blade to use is the Beaver 5910 eye blade with a mini-Beaver handle. Make a longitudinal stab incision around the middle IPJ. This type of incision allows it to actually close when the toe is extended during bandaging. A very simple but effective bandaging can be accomplished by taking a 1" x 3" Coverlet bandage and cutting it lengthwise in a way that divides it approximately 2/3 and 1/3. Positioning the padded area plantarly, apply the Coverlet where the 2/3's part is proximal and the 1/3 tab is distal and actually crisscrossing as it attaches to the top of the digit. This pulls the distal aspect of the toe in an extended position.
Jack Ressler, DPM, Delray Beach, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
When I first attended podiatry school, back in the '70s, the main treatment for verrucae, including mosaic verrucae, was topical Sal acid and weekly debridement. Dermatologists and some podiatrists added on liquid nitrogen therapy. Over the years, there have been credible studies showing that Sal acid treatment is 70% effective. Our problem is how to handle the 30% of the patients who are not responsive and are likely to travel to multiple podiatrists seeking a cure.
Unless you want to believe the vendors promoting drugs and surgical therapies, who will tout their products as being cure-alls for warts, we have to face the reality that when it comes to warts, we are still playing with the same deck of cards in 2022 as we were in 1978. Some new and old treatments work for some patients and not for others. In our office, when one treatment fails, we try another. We will either succeed or the patient will move on to another doctor. As Dr. Sullivan writes, there isn't a wealth of literature proving that any one treatment is the be-all and end-all for treating all verrucae.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Jengyu Lai, DPM, David Secord, DPM
I had the same question many years ago. I designed a multiplex PCR test with the idea of correlating the type of HPV and treatment efficacy. However, my research went to a different direction afterward. I'd be interested to see whether this assay could be used in the research.
Jengyu Lai, DPM, Rochester, MN
I don’t have any studies to quote on either the bleomycin or Panacos graft procedures for verrucae treatment. Observational studies are—like any form of empiricism—of little scientific value as “occurrence is not causation” and does not adhere to the guidelines of Koch’s postulates, the Bradford/Hill criteria or Falkow’s criteria. Anyway, I’ve treated flat warts with bleomycin and mosaic warts with the Panacos graft technique since 1999. Over several hundred bleomycin procedures, the cure rate has averaged 98%, with the added benefit that you only treat one lesion, and every wart the patient has (regardless of pedal or manual) are eliminated. I’ve rarely encountered mosaic warts, but of the 32 Panacos graft procedures I’ve done to treat these, they have all resolved. It would be nice to do a controlled trial of some sort, but as there is no money in it, I can’t imagine a grant or sponsoring agency. If these studies exist, I’d love to read them.
David Secord, DPM, McAllen, TX
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Jengyu Lai, DPM
The company said patients may not experience the benefits until the third application. I have done the third application to my first patient and will follow him next week. He did say it helped after the second application. I also had a first application on the second patient who said he had the worst pain immediately after the application. But he is looking forward to the second application.
The company provides billing information and does the benefit verification prior to each application. They also advertise the clinics where Qutenza is available. I have received two patients from its website in the past three weeks.
Jengyu Lai, DPM, Rochester, MN
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From: Daniel Chaskin, DPM
Certification of nurses in foot and ankle care only benefits the public. For example, in states such as NY, there is no clean-up bill that includes the right for podiatrists without ankle privileges to take punch biopsies or to treat a condition such as a melanoma on the ankle. Currently, there are nurse practitioners licensed to do so. Thus, if nurses become certified to do so, this benefits the public, increasing access for care since most podiatrists are restricted from treating ankle conditions.
Regarding foot care, I feel it is not one's degree that is important, but instead one's competence at providing foot care.
Daniel Chaskin, DPM, Flushing, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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The ultimate lawn shoes? |
Source: Submitted by Dr. David Alper
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE AND FACULTY POSITIONS, AND FELLOWSHIPS |
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - NEW JERSEY
We are a fast-growing podiatry practice in New Jersey with multiple locations and Doctors. We are currently looking for a full-time motivated and caring Doctor to join our busy practice. Some benefits include: competitive six-figure salary, generous, guaranteed bonus structure, health insurance (including vision & dental), paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance and CME time off. Great prospects for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your Podiatric medical and surgical experience in an office-based practice! If interested, please submit your CV to DrSamofal@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Opportunity to improve your quality of life and start a thriving career in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Offices are located in Hudson and Catskill. We are looking for skilled, well rounded podiatric surgeon. Position available immediately but also willing to wait for skilled resident to begin in July. Please send CV to: mzhubrak@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Thriving podiatry practice with 3 office locations and ASC seeking a highly motivated and reliable full-time associate. Candidate must be board eligible, residency with RRA preferred. Great work environment with strong support staff. Competitive compensation and benefits package with bonus opportunities offered. Please email CV to: careers@mynewfeet.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Work where you want to live. Supportive environment, Sunny SWFL, build your surgical boards cases quickly, busy, modern, technologically advanced offices. ABFAS BC/BQ a must, EMR, CT, DME, Base salary + bonus, PTO, 401K, health ins. 1 ACFAS fellowship position also DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA
SIGNING Bonus. We are looking for a podiatrist that provides service to our in-office patients, skilled nursing home patients, wound care patients and our affiliated hospitals. Required: Completion of a 3-year residency program • Current holder of a state podiatry license • Board certification/qualification is highly preferred • Looking for well trained, well rounded and personable candidate to plug into our growing group of 5 Podiatrists and 4 locations. Competitive 6 figure base with lucrative bonus structure. Full benefits including 401K and match. Email resumes directly to victorian@footnankledoc.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION -- LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Busy and well-established practice in Las Vegas, NV. Must have excellent bedside manner. Send cover letter and CV to: sierra@lasvegasacfac.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PHOENIX, AZ
Well established, growing, group practice looking for an associate immediately. Multi location practice. Looking for well-rounded podiatrist that is capable of working on your own. Base pay with bonus package. Great opportunity Please submit resumes to: podiatryphoenix@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - COLUMBUS, OH
Seeking DPM to join well-established, multi-office private podiatry practice in Central Ohio. We provide high quality care using state of the art technology. Competitive salary and benefits package with bonus opportunities. Please email Cover Letter and CV to: dkaplansky@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – VA, MD, CT, DE, PA, OH, MO, NJ, NY, TN, FL
PediRite provides care to nursing home residents. Excellent opportunities working in our contracted facilities. Flexible scheduling, very lucrative commissions! Great match if you have open days/hours in your schedule. Resume to sara@sightrite.com (sign-on bonus for VA)
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Seeking a well-trained physician to join a multi-office practice in northern Virginia. Good variety of pathology with multiple hospital and surgery center affiliations. Competitive salary and benefits package. Ability to work with and train residents. Seeking a start date over the summer, however immediate start date is available for the right individual. If interested, please email resume to: krpsgold@cox.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - VIRGINIA
Growing podiatry practice is seeking a high energy associate interested in providing care to multi senior living facilities as well as working into a partnership to own the practice in 2 to 4 years. The office is located in Annandale, Virginia. Great opportunity to add a surgical aspect to the practice as surgery is currently referred out. Compensation is personal productivity commission based. Please respond to: DrBreiner@AOL.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK CITY/BROOKLYN
Great opportunity for a recent graduate to join a rapidly growing team. Will have hospital privileges at a prestigious, institution in NYC. Looking for a self-motivated, positive individual willing to work hard. Competetive benefits package. Please send resume to: simonpodiatrystaff@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ALBANY, NY
We are looking for a surgically trained podiatrist to join our busy practice. We are a well-established office with local hospital affiliations, and see a good variety of pathology. If interested, please send CV to: Steven.Lam2@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS
Wonderful Opportunity! #1 Place to live in the USA. Multi-physician, multi-office, successful practice. Own surgery center, physical therapy, and imaging. Seeking well-trained, personable and highly motivated Foot and Ankle Surgeon. Immediate opening! Send resume to: Alexandra_lopezsuarez@yahoo.com
FULL-TIME PODIATRY POSITION - NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY
Esteemed Metropolitan Practice looking for a surgical podiatrist to join our well established team. Starting $90,000, w/PTO, w/401K, and insurance. Starting $150,000 if surgically experienced. Position for Immediate filling, Moonlighting and fulltime applicants only. Submit resume to enlist@deloorpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION FOR FELLOWSHIP TRAINED - SUBURBS OF NYC
Live and work in a great community. Successful and supportive practice. Only 30 minutes from NYC. Desirable area. High volume surgery to build cases for surgical boards quickly - elective, trauma, diabetic limb salvage. Busy, modern, technologically advanced offices. ABFAS BQ/BC required. Competitive Salary + Bonus, PTO, Paid Vacations, Retirement Plan with Employer Matching, All Professional Fees Paid, Generous Signing Bonus. Please send CV to: linchpindpm@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Join a well-established, busy and growing podiatric practice. We are fully integrated with the medical community in a large tertiary teaching hospital. Research opportunities are available. Applicant should be ethical, personable, hardworking, and committed to quality patient care. We are offering a competitive salary with bonus opportunities and a wide range of benefits. Associate position can lead to partnership. All interested candidates should send a resume to JCMOOREDPM@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - FLORIDA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND GEORGIA
Join a podiatric team whose work positively impacts the lives of seniors every day! KG Health Partners, the largest podiatric practice in Florida, is seeking full and part-time podiatrists who will provide mobile-based lower extremity care to residents living in long-term facilities throughout the states of Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia. Achieve work-life balance with a Monday through Friday schedule, competitive wages, malpractice insurance, and exceptional benefits for full-time employees (health, paid time off, 401K retirement plan with company match). You must maintain active Medicare and State licenses. Email CV to kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
FOOT & ANKLE SURGEON - SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA
Physicians Footcare, is seeking a highly skilled and personable physician to join our TEAM. If work-life balance and above average compensation is important to you send letter of interest and CV to: careers@physiciansfootcare.com
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PRACTICE FOR SALE – MINNEAPOLIS
Beautiful clinic in suburban Minneapolis with large population draw. Well established, busy solo practice grossing over 500K-4 days per week. Has everything needed to produce immediate income. Golden opportunity with amazing potential. Wonderful place to live & to practice the way you’ve always wanted to. Contact: https://mailchi.mp/00143c0ccdcb/wwfootclinic
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